Tottenville High School (31R455)

100 Luten Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312, Staten Island
Phone: 718-668-8800
Hours: 7:10am - 2:45pm
School Website: https://tottenvillehs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R455/
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School Leader: Gina Battista (gbattis@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Andrea Michielli (amichielli@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Matthew Galati (mgalati@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Danielle Pugliese (dpugliese@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Krystine David (kdavid8@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Yevgeniya Salerno (ysalerno@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our mission at Tottenville High School is to commit to promoting comprehensive goals, effective communication and strategies while challenging our students to be socially, respectfully, and culturally responsible for our diverse learners in order to prepare our students to achieve excellence by allowing them to express themselves.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 85%

Academic Highlights: Career Pathways - Academy of Finance, Architecture, Aviation, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Law Academy, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), TV/Media Production, CTE program(s): Advertising, Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Dental Chair Side Assisting, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, Medical Lab and Allied Health Pro, Art Academy - Drawing, Painting, Digital Photography, Mixed Media, Portfolio and Dance, Music Academy - Competitive Marching Band, String Ensemble, Wind Instruments, Percussion, Symphonic Orchestra, Vocal Training, Mixed Chorus and Concert Choir. Chancellor Endorsed Music Diploma. Participate in NYSMA State-Wide Judication Performance

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day, Extended Year, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Italian, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance
Clubs
ACTIVE MINDS CLUB, ALBANIAN CULTURE CLUB, ANIMAL AID CLUB, ASIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, AUTISM AWARENESS CLUB, AV TEAM, BLACK STUDENT UNION, BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION CLUB, BROADWAY CLUB, BUSINESS ACHIEVERS CLUB, BUTTERFLY OF DIFFERENCES CLUB, CARD MAGIC CLUB, CARE CLUB, CAREER EXPLORATION CLUB, CHESS CLUB, CHRISTIAN SEEKERS CLUB, COMFORT & COOKIES BAKING CLUB, COMMIT TO BE FIT, COOKING CLUB (BEACON), COPTIC CLUB, CREATIVE WRITING CLUB, DANCE COMPANY (BEACON), DEBATE TEAM, DENTAL CLUB, DIGITAL ART CLUB, DRAMA CLUB. ENTERTAINMENT SKITTLES CLUB, ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB, ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB, FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MENTORING, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), GIRLS WHO CODE, GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB, GREEK CLUB, GREENERY CLUB, HELP US HELP THEM, HISPANIC CULTURE CLUB, ITALIAN CULTURE CLUB, JAIME’S LILAC FOUNDATION CLUB, JASA CLUB, JEWISH CULTURE CLUB, JUNIOR STATES OF AMERICA (JSA), KEY CLUB, KNIT FOR KIDS, LACROSSE CLUB (BOYS), LEGO CLUB. LIBRARY BOOK CLUB. LINENS N LOVE CLUB, LUZURIAGA FOUNDATION CLUB, MARINE BIOLOGY CLUB, MATH TEAM, MEDIA BOOK CLUB, MOCK TRIAL, MODEL UN, MOOT COURT, MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB, MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA), MY SISTER’S KEEPER, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, NYPD EXPLORERS, PROJECT SOAPBOX, RED CROSS CLUB, RESPECT FOR ALL CLUB, RUSSIAN SPEAKING CLUB, SING, SLAM! CREATIVE EXPRESSION CLUB (BEACON), SPRING MUSICAL, STEAM/ROBOTICS TEAM, STEP CLUB, STUDENT ORGANIZATION (S.O.), VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH CLUB, VIDEO GAME CLUB
Art
Tottenville High School offers a myriad of arts courses to every 9th-12th grade student. We offer students the necessary required coursework and assessments to attain a New York City Department of Education Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma in music or visual arts. We have begun piloting the Music IAAP for NYS Education. Course offerings in visual arts include fashion, computer art, TV production, digital photography, advertising, drawing, painting, architecture, technical and computer-aided drawing lab, visual arts portfolio, core visual arts, and art history. Courses in music include AP music Theory, symphonic, concert, intermediate, jazz and beginning bands, symphony, intermediate and beginning orchestras, vocal training, mixed and concert choirs, a nationally-recognized competitive marching band that performs throughout the metropolitan area and Walt Disney World annually, beginning and intermediate guitar and piano labs, music history, and extensive after-school chamber ensemble rehearsal and performance opportunities. Parent support, as well as, the positive rapport between teachers and students, help to create and foster a nurturing and enriched learning environment in our arts program. Students become integral members of smaller learning communities that create family-type experiences. Our programs strives for excellence and equity by focusing in on knowing every student well and by planning that specifically differentiates for the success of "Every Student, Every Day, and All the Time."
Program Details
Music Academy(R30I)
Performing Arts

The Music Academy at Tottenville HS is a four year program that will provide you with opportunities and necessary skills to be successful in the music industry beyond the high school level. From AMERICAN IDOL to the concert halls of the world and throughout the city and world, Tottenville's highly-acclaimed Music Department have produced world class musicians. This program gives a priority to students who live in the zoned area for up to 50% of the seats.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:56 / 50 (1.12)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:21 / 14 (1.50)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 4.73
Offers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,802
3,780
3,707
    Grade 12 Students
1003
902
843
    Grade 11 Students
923
1009
922
    Grade 10 Students
934
933
988
    Grade 9 Students
942
936
954
Avg. Class Size
26.3
28.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
83 / 213 / 132
92 / 296 / 170
84 / 220 / 95
Attendance %
91%
91%
87%
Graduation %
94%
95%
96%
College %
69%
73%
89%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,274 (1,627) / 1158
1357
2,503 (1,703) / 1188
1429
2,315 / 616
1339

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  68.54%
Safety 
  70.50%
Bully Prevention 
  57.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.30%
Mental Support 
  72.00%
Environment 
  64.88%
Post-School Support 
  74.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.40%
School Satisfaction 
  90.75%
Student Behavior 
  70.88%
Student Support 
  94.86%
School Leadership 
  91.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  95.33%
Instructional Development 
  94.00%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.22%
Teacher Support 
  84.14%
Safety 
  90.33%
School Community 
  77.33%
School Leadership 
  92.13%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.30%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.66
College Aptitude
CCR
  62.40%
ACT English
  24.9
ACT Math
  24.7
ACT Reading
  24.4
ACT Science
  23.8
SAT Math
  500
SAT R/W
  511
Postsecondary
2-Year College 8.80%
4-Year College 63.20%
Other Postsecondary 0.20%
Unknown 27.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.85%
Female 50.05%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  2.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  43.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 13.90%
Black 2.10%
Hispanic 18.50%
White 63.40%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 2.10%
Hispanic 9.40%
White 84.20%
Other 4.30%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  11.50%
Students with SC
  5.00%
Has all programs
  83.00%
Has some programs
  14.00%
Has no programs
  3.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.9
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  89.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services518 (85%)82 (13%)12 (2%)
SETSS7 (58%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class153 (80%)32 (17%)6 (3%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services259 (97%)N/A (N/A)8 (3%)
Hearing Education Services12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Physical Therapy>5 (87%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School90 (78%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned26 (22%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  67
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
ELL Progress
  59

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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